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Two-eared listening is a critical element for Western advocates of restorative justice. (Shutterstock)

Two‑eared listening is essential for understanding restorative justice in Canada

Chief Mi’sel Joe, Indigenous Knowledge; Dorothy Vaandering, Memorial University of Newfoundland; Rosemary Ricciardelli, Memorial University of Newfoundland; Sulaimon Giwa, Memorial University of Newfoundland, and Sylvia Moore, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Two-eared listening is based on the idea of learning and understanding, a willingness to be suspend judgement and the desire to communicate respectfully.
While Canadian universities are paying more attention to anti-racism and equity, more must be done to incorporate those values into the education students receive. (Shutterstock)

In times of racial injustice, university education should not be ‘neutral’

Jennifer S Simpson, Toronto Metropolitan University; Sulaimon Giwa, Memorial University of Newfoundland, and Verna St Denis, University of Saskatchewan

Universities can ensure students in all disciplines are learning how to contribute to a world that they and future generations want to live in.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer immigrants are generally not considered by policymakers and settlement providers. Shutterstock

LGBTQ immigrants need better settlement services

Sulaimon Giwa, Memorial University of Newfoundland

A recent study reveals that immigrant-serving organizations in Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador do not demonstrate an awareness of racially diverse LGBTQ immigrants.
Despite its reputation as a “friendly” province, a recent report says visible minorities experience racism in Newfoundland and Labrador. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly

Newfoundland needs immigrants and anti‑racism action now

Sulaimon Giwa, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Newfoundland and Labrador’s economic development plan includes attracting more immigrants. But the province needs to acknowledge the difficulties of systemic racism if it wants the plan to succeed.

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